A Single-Center Experience with Very Low Birth Weight Infants and Focal Intestinal Perforation: Comparison of Primary Anastomosis versus Stoma Opening

Retrospective comparison of 40 VLBW infants with focal intestinal perforation treated with primary anastomosis versus stoma creation shows similar mortality rates but fewer reoperations with primary anastomosis. Study supports primary anastomosis as preferred approach when feasible in this high-risk population.